Durga Puja

The name Chamunda is a combination of ‘Chanda' and ‘Munda', two monsters that the Goddess has killed. Chamunda Devi Temple also known as Chamunda Nandikeshwar Dham and is located at Chamunda, Kangra district on the banks of river BanGanga (Baner) in ...

Vishalakshi is a combination of the words 'Vishala' and 'Akshi.. When the term is split into two words it means "the one who has large eyes. "Nestled in Varanasi on the Miraghat or Manikarnika ghat at the shores of River Ganges ...

Maha Navami or Durga Navami means the "ninth day." Maha Navami/Durga Navami was the day Goddess Durga was challenged in a duel by Mahishasura, the buffalo demon, which proved to be the conclusive day for the battle and for the demon. ...

Durga means the inaccessible one. As per the Shakta tradition, she is the ultimate causative power that is meant to create, preserve, and destroy the universe. Goddess Durga was created to slay the demon Mahishasura by the collective will ...

Durga Ashtami or Maha Ashtami is an integral part of Durgotsav or Durga Puja and is also celebrated on the 8th day of Navratri which is the day she manifested the power of her cosmic energy to prove that good always ...

Durga Puja is one of the grand festivals that has a cultural, emotional, and joyous significance. From paying homage to Maa Durga to playing Sindoor Khela, there are loads of exciting rituals Hindus, especially Bengali folks perform during Durga Puja. And ...

It is generally believed as per religious scriptures that chanting done in front of Agni, or diya, yields better results. Ghee diya should be lit on the right side whereas oil diya is to be lit on the left side of ...

It is believed, as per the scriptures, that the prayers of the devotee to God are carried through the flames of the lit diya. The message of the devotee is carried through by the fire god who conveys the circumstances of ...

Durga Puja is the day Goddess Durga annihilated the intimidating demon Mahishasura and reduced the misery of the Devas. To celebrate this divine moment, Hindus celebrate Durga puja all over India. Durga puja begins during Navratri, which is a nine-night festival ...

September is here and we are all ready and geared up for festive celebrations queueing in to bless our efforts of the previous year with success and let the trail of success continue over the upcoming year. A lot of us ...

Once King Daksha had organized a yagnya to which he called everyone to attend it, except his own daughter, Sati and his son-in-law Lord Shiva. Curious about this development, Sati, herself travelled from Kailash and went to her father's palace where ...

In India, Sharadiya Navratri is a very popular event and it is going to be observed on Monday 26 September 2022. . Mother Goddess is arriving on her prescribed vehicle for this year, on Palanquin and departing on an elephant. This ...